PICS: A skinny Ninow weeps in the dock as trial dates for Dros rape set

Dros rape-accused Nicholas Ninow appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court court on Tuesday morning, where the date of his trial was set for September 9 to 20, 2019.

This followed a court indictment saying he should appear in September at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria for trial.

Nicholas Ninow is seen in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. His matter has been transferred to the North Gauteng High Court for trial set from 9 to 20 September 2019. Picture: Jacques Nelles.

Ninow stands accused of raping a 7-year-old girl in the bathroom of the Dros restaurant in Silverton, Pretoria.

Ninow looked skinnier than at his last court appearance. While waiting for the magistrate, those attending the court called on him to show his face.

Nicholas Ninow is seen in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. His matter has been transferred to the North Gauteng High Court for trial set from 9 to 20 September 2019. Picture: Jacques Nelles.

The accused was seen sniffing and weeping in the dock. His representative said they were still waiting for instructions on witnesses needed for the trial.

Ninow faces 5 charges of rape, kidnapping, possession and use of drugs, assault, and defeating ends of justice.

Nicholas Ninow is seen in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. His matter has been transferred to the North Gauteng High Court for trial set from 9 to 20 September 2019. Picture: Jacques Nelles.

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#DrosRape A court indictment says he should appear in September at the North Gauteng High Court for trial. He faces 5 charges of rape, kidnapping, possession and use of drugs, assault and defeating ends of justice. The accused again weeps in the dock. @TheCitizen_News

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